
The Captain’s License Drug Test: A Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Application Delays
Learn what questions to ask and how to prepare for a captain’s license drug test to ensure you avoid the most common application delays.
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Our rewards program is designed to thank you for being part of the Mariners Learning System community! By earning and redeeming points, you can save on future purchases and enjoy extra perks along the way. Here’s everything you need to know to get the most from your loyalty points.
You can earn points in several ways, including:
Visit your Account Details page to view your current balance and see all available earning activities.
If you don't have a store account, create one here.
To check your points and explore earning opportunities:
Log in to your store account
Make sure you're signed in to the account associated with your rewards
Scroll down slightly until you see “Hi, [Your Name]!” - your current points total will appear right below your name
Continue scrolling to find the “Ways to Earn” section
Hover over each tile to see the actions you can take to earn additional points
Follow these simple steps to use your points and save on your next purchase:
Log in to your store account
Add the items you’d like to purchase to your cart
Go to your Shopping Cart and click Checkout
You’ll see your available points displayed on the checkout page
Select how many points you’d like to redeem from the drop-down menu
Click Apply - your discount will appear automatically

🚫 IMPORTANT NOTE: You CANNOT combine reward points and discount coupon codes on the same order.
You can redeem your points for instant savings at checkout. Here’s a quick breakdown of the available rewards:
| Reward | Points Required |
| $10 Off | 200 Points |
| $20 Off | 400 Points |
| $30 Off | 600 Points |
| $40 Off | 800 Points |
When checking out, simply select how many points you'd like to redeem, and the discount will automatically apply to your order (as long as your cart total meets the minimum required).
Yes. Points are valid for 365 days from the date of your most recent completed point-earning activity.
Yes. Your cart total must be equal to or greater than the value of the points you’re redeeming.
Points cannot be combined with other discount codes or promotional offers.
You can easily view a detailed history of all your earned and redeemed points. Here's how:
Go to your Account Details page
Scroll down until you see the “Rewards History” section
Click the Rewards History button
A pop-up window will appear showing your full activity list, including:
Date of activity
Action (earned, redeemed, etc.)
Points gained or used
Status of the points
Expiration date
This gives you a complete, transparent view of your rewards activity at any time.
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